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.CA Impact Awards – Does Your .CA Website Make a Difference? Enter to win $5000, national profile & free trip to Mesh Conference!

Posted on January 16, 2012May 12, 2016 by

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) has again launched its award program celebrating .CA websites that benefit the lives of Canadians. Launched January 9, 2012, the .CA Impact Awards recognizes “.CA websites that make a difference” across four categories: 1. Public Sector and Not-for-Profit – Acknowledging a government, NGO, or association whose website or application…

Happy Holidays! 2011 Year in Review at Webnames.ca

Posted on December 21, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Garrett Saundry

A message from our President: As another successful year draws to a close, on behalf of everyone at Webnames.ca I’d like to thank all of you for your business, for being a part of our growth and helping us give back to the community we serve. We’ve accomplished a lot in the past year with…

Cybele Negris Speaks at Mom Inc. Trade Show November 6th in Burnaby

Posted on November 4, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Webnames.ca is excited to be sponsoring and participating in the Mom Inc. Movement trade show this weekend. The event takes place on Sunday, November 6th at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Burnaby. The Mom Inc. Movement is geared towards Moms! moms who are looking for additional business opportunities to complement their current employment…

Webnames.ca President Cybele Negris Named to 13th Annual PROFIT W100 List

Posted on October 13, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Webnames.ca Staff

Webnames.ca is proud to announce that our President and Co-Founder, Cybele Negris, has been named to the 13th annual PROFIT W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs. Ranking Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the PROFIT W100 profiles the country’s most successful…

Become a CIRA Board Member – Help Shape the Canadian Internet and our Future

Posted on August 2, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris2 Comments

Starting August 2 to August 15, 2011, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority’s (CIRA) is accepting applications for interested individuals across Canada to fill an open position on its Board of Directors. Professional Canadians with Board experience and/or an interest in technology and the Internet are encouraged to apply. Expertise in one of the following areas…

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation – Massive Fines on Companies and Individuals; Your Chance for Public Comment

Posted on July 21, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris1 Comment

Bill C-28, The Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (FISA) was passed by Canadian Parliament and received Royal Assent December 15, 2010. As Canada’s first anti-spam legislation, it empowers authorities to aggressively fine spammers (individuals could be fined up to $1 million per violation and companies $10 million per violation). The legislation has major implications…

BCTIA Technology Impact Awards 2011 – Finalists Announced

Posted on May 2, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

As media partner for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA), Webnames.ca would like to congratulate the finalists for the 2011 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). Founded in 1994 by the BCTIA the Technology Impact Awards celebrate the successes of the technology industry and the companies, people and innovation that continue to put British Columbia on the…

Webnames.ca Stands Proudly Behind Our Core Values

Posted on March 31, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris1 Comment

If you haven’t already heard or seen the video, GoDaddy is getting a lot of bad press right now because their CEO Bob Parsons shot an elephant and put the video up on the internet (warning: graphic if you haven’t seen it). This is interesting timing because yesterday during a management meeting we were talking…

BCIC-New Ventures Competition 2011: Now Open to Applications Until April 18, 2011

Posted on March 14, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca is once again proud to sponsor the annual BCIC-New Ventures Competition. Now in its 11th year, the BCIC-New Ventures Competition is one of North America’s largest technology business idea competitions. The Competition attracts applicants from a wide range of industries including cleantech, digital media, Internet, information technology and life sciences. Entrepreneurs learn how to…

Small Business BC Successful You Awards – Top 5 Finalists for 2011

Posted on February 18, 2011August 25, 2014 by

Cybele Negris

Once again, I am honoured to participate as a judge for the Small Business BC Successful You Awards for 2011. As a board member of Small Business BC, I’m proud to represent an organization which focuses on providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources, services and vital information that help them through their start-up phase…

2011 Small Business BC Successful You Awards – Top 10 Finalists Announced

Posted on January 11, 2011October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

I’ve been a judge of the Small Business BC Business Plan Contest for a number of years and last year, the format of the awards was enhanced and rebranded, “The Successful You Awards“. The Successful You Awards are back again this year and they are even bigger and better! Over 400 guests including entrepreneurs, contest…

Canadian Parliament passes Bill C-28, Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam

Posted on January 6, 2011July 5, 2019 by

Cybele Negris

Bill C-28, The Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (FISA) was passed by Canadian Parliament and received Royal Assent December 15, 2010. Prior to Bill C-28 passing, Canada was the only G8 country without specific spam legislation. Essentially, this is Canada’s first anti-spam legislation which will empower authorities to aggressively fine spammers. The legislation has…

BCIC-New Ventures Regional Competition: Top 20 Companies Announced!

Posted on December 8, 2010November 7, 2016 by

Cybele Negris

Webnames.ca, as sponsor of the Regional BCIC New Ventures Competition, would like to congratulate the 20 businesses advancing to the final round of the competition. The Regional Competition is geared towards early-stage BC technology entrepreneurs based outside the Lower Mainland. Similar to the province-wide competition that celebrated its 10th anniversary in September, the four-month, three-round…

Canary Derby’s Top Fundraiser 3rd Year Running

Posted on September 30, 2010October 14, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

Thank you to all those who participated, volunteered and came out to Saturday’s Canary Derby at Deer Lake Park. With the weather reports calling for rain all week, we didn’t know how the event would shape up, but the skies parted and we ended up having gorgeous summer weather for what turned out to be…

Webnames.ca is proud to be a media sponsor of CONNECT

Posted on September 17, 2010October 22, 2015 by

Cybele Negris

CONNECT is a conference for early-stage tech entrepreneurs who want the answers to “what’s next for my company”. Join over 800 attendees learning from tech entrepreneurs and mentors who’ve been there and made it – and be inspired to create your strategy for startup success. WHERE: October 12, 2010 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West WHY…